Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong health chief vows to strengthen training for intern doctors after medical blunders
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s health minister has vowed to step up training for intern doctors, after public hospitals reported two medical blunders involving trainees in four months. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The Hospital Authority will enhance training on inserting nasogastric tubes for intern doctors this month following two…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Perfit gym offers 3-year deals to clients of Physical to cover prepaid services
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Customers who accept deal can use services already paid for under now-defunct Physical chain, with more than 60 clients signing up. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282314/hong-kongs-perfit-gym-offers-3-year-deals-clients-physical-cover-prepaid-services?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTaiwanese businessman Robert Tsao and lawmaker Puma Shen hit with Chinese sanctions over alleged ‘separatism’
Hong Kong Free Press China imposed sanctions on two prominent Taiwanese on Monday over alleged “separatism”, after it launched large-scale military drills around the self-ruled island. Puma Shen (left) and Robert Tsao. Photos: Wikicommons & Sam Yeh/AFP. Businessman Robert Tsao and lawmaker Puma Shen are now barred from entering mainland China or the special administrative…
Read MoreHong Kong names accounting regulator Kelvin Wong as next SFC chairman
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wong, 63, will serve a three-year term leading the market watchdog starting on October 20, replacing current chairman Tim Lui. https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3282312/hong-kong-names-accounting-regulator-kelvin-wong-next-sfc-chairman?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Ying Ying recovers about 70% since giving birth as panda twins start crawling
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ocean Park’s Howard Chuk says the cubs have developed stronger mobility in their limbs and can move around their cots. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282297/hong-kongs-ying-ying-recovers-about-70-giving-birth-panda-twins-start-crawling?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s DAB to set up talent office, asks government to invite Nobel winners to city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City’s biggest political party proposes 12 measures, including better support for children, to develop city into talent hub as directed by Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282292/hong-kongs-dab-set-talent-office-asks-government-invite-nobel-winners-city?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong builder Paul Y accused of failing to pay HK$62 million in wages, costs for HKUST site
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Construction union says it is helping about 60 workers over wage arrears dispute, with some labourers staging protest at project site. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3282280/hong-kong-builder-paul-y-accused-failing-pay-hk62-million-wages-costs-hkust-site?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s John Lee congratulates Sam Hou-fai on becoming Macau’s next leader
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s leader John Lee has congratulated Sam Hou-fai on becoming chief executive-elect of Macau after running uncontested for the position. Chief Executive John Lee meets the press on May 14, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. A former top judge, Sam on Sunday received 394 votes in favour of his candidacy from…
Read MoreMan arrested for allegedly assaulting Hong Kong taxi driver, stealing cab after fare dispute
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say suspect, 39, has been detained for seven offences, including possession of dangerous drugs, theft and assault. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282258/man-arrested-allegedly-assaulting-hong-kong-taxi-driver-stealing-cab-after-fare-dispute?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More81 Hongkongers swindled out of HK$12 million in online job scams in past week
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. One victim duped out of more than HK$400,000 in click farming job scam after receiving WhatsApp message, police say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282252/81-hongkongers-swindled-out-hk12-million-online-job-scams?utm_source=rss_feed
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